This Chickpeas Rice Bowl are loaded with mega-flavorful 15 minute Mexican chickpeas, cilantro lime rice, and all the best burrito bowl toppings. Skip the takeout and make these easy vegetarian burrito bowls that you’ll want to make on repeat!
Chickpeas rice bowl, also known as chickpeas burrito bowl is a vegetarian version of chicken rice bowl.
A classic burrito bowl begins with a base of either white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice, complemented by a protein choice ranging from grilled chicken, steak, pork carnitas, barbacoa, shrimp, to tofu.
Alongside the protein, you'll typically find black beans or pinto beans adding heartiness and fiber. It is then followed by a medley of vegetables including lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and corn.
The bowl is then topped off with a flavorful salsa or guacamole, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream for creaminess. Finally, a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cilantro add a refreshing finish to this vibrant dish.
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Why you'll love it?
- Completely customizable
- Filling and satisfying
- Mega flavorful
- Perfect for meatless Monday meals or vegetarian dinner recipe
- Great for meal prep
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Chickpeas - I use my Mexican chickpeas, which is a quick and effortless recipe using canned chickpeas sautéed with a blend of homemade taco seasoning, alongside onions, garlic, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. This flavorful dish comes together in just 15 minutes, using simple pantry ingredients.
- Rice - I use my popular cilantro lime rice made in instant pot, which is sure to rival the Chipotle rice!
- Toppings - As we did in our chicken burrito bowl, load up the chickpeas burrito bowl with any toppings your heart desires! I used cooked corn, Mexican cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.
Substitutions & Variations
Customizing a burrito bowl allows you to create a personalized dish that matches your tastes and dietary requirements. Get creative and try various ingredient combinations until you find your ideal chickpea rice bowl. Here are some suggestions:
- Rice - Choose white or brown rice or cooked quinoa instead of cilantro lime rice or even lettuce for a low-carb option. Refer to my instant pot quinoa recipe to make perfectly fluffy quinoa at home.
- Beans - I chose to omit beans from this chickpeas rice bowl. However, you can incorporate black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans to enhance the protein content.
- Vegetables - Add a variety of vegetables to your liking, such as chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, corn or avocado.
- Salsa - Use pico de gallo or store bought salsas.
- Guacamole - Skip avocado and use freshly made guacamole or avocado crema.
- Cheese - Use your favorite type of cheese such as shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, cotija, or queso fresco. Also, feel free to make the chickpeas burrito bowl without cheese.
- Sauce - A drizzle of cilantro lime sauce, sour cream will be delicious!
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Add cooked cilantro lime rice, white rice, brown rice or cooked quinoa for base in your serving bowl.
Tip: Use a bed of chopped lettuce for a low-carb version!
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2. Add cooked spicy chickpeas on top.
3. Top the chickpeas rice bowl with you favorite burrito bowl toppings such as cooked corn, salsa, pico de gallo, chopped avocado, guacamole, sliced jalapenos or pickled jalapenos, chopped tomatoes and cilantro. Have you checked out my collection of 13+ canned chickpeas recipes using canned chickpeas?
How to meal prep?
Meal prepping burrito bowls provides a convenient and nutritious option for quick weekday lunches or dinners.
- Make cilantro lime rice.
- Cook Mexican chickpeas.
- Assembly time! Divide the cooked rice evenly into meal prep containers. Add the cooked chickpeas portioning them out evenly. Add additional toppings such as corn, beans and jalapenos.
- Once assembled, seal the meal prep containers tightly and store them in the refrigeratorfor up to 4 days.
- When ready to eat, simply reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Pro tip: I like to add the cheese, avocado, salsas, and guacamole right before serving to ensure that the avocados stay vibrant green and the salsas retain their fresh flavors.
Helpful tips
- Feel free to customize with your favorite burrito bowl toppings.
- Use cooked white rice, brown rice, cooked quinoa or chopped lettuce instead of cilantro lime rice.
- Drizzle the chickpeas rice bowl with some sour cream or cilantro sauce.
- Top with guacamole instead of avocado.
- Use pico de Gallo or your favorite salsa.
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Chickpeas Rice Bowl
Ingredients
Toppings
- 1 large avocado or use guacamole
- ½ cup pico de gallo or use salsa
- ½ cup cooked corn
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese optional
- chopped cilantro
- sliced jalapenos optional
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Divide rice between two bowls and then top with cooked chickpeas. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
What a good idea to use chickpeas instead of meat!! Pinning so I can put it on the weeknight dinner list 🙂
Maria Doss
Thank you Kelly:)
Jorge
This looks really good and it honestly seems easy to make! i really enjoy simple recipes and plus I can't really say no to any recipe that has avocado and jalapenos in it. I'll try it out soon
Maria Doss
It is super easy and convenient since canned garbanzo beans is a pantry staple for many of us:) I'm totally with you on avocados and jalapeños, you are talking my language:) Do try soon, thanks Maria